‘Strong is the new skinny’: A content analysis of #fitspiration images on Instagram
2016 ◽
Vol 23
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pp. 1003-1011
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‘Fitspiration’ is an online trend designed to inspire viewers towards a healthier lifestyle by promoting exercise and healthy food. This study provides a content analysis of fitspiration imagery on the social networking site Instagram. A set of 600 images were coded for body type, activity, objectification and textual elements. Results showed that the majority of images of women contained only one body type: thin and toned. In addition, most images contained objectifying elements. Accordingly, while fitspiration images may be inspirational for viewers, they also contain a number of elements likely to have negative effects on the viewer’s body image.
2021 ◽
pp. 1095-1116
2017 ◽
Vol 3
(2)
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pp. 205630511770440
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2018 ◽
Vol 3
(2)
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pp. 11-24
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2021 ◽
Vol 37
(3)
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pp. 288-303
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